University of Connecticut Athletics
Baseball to Play Quinnipiac at Dodd Stadium
5/7/2008 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
STORRS, Conn. (May 7, 2008) — The University of Connecticut baseball team will play its non-conference match-up against Quinnipiac University on Monday, May 12 at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Conn. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m.
As part of Quinnipiac's home schedule, they will be designated the home team for the contest.
Tickets are $5 for adults and children. To purchase tickets or for more information please call (860) 887-7962 or visit .
Dodd Stadium is home to the Eastern League's Connecticut Defenders, the AA minor league affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league franchise. The Defenders play in the EAS Northern Division along with the Portland (Maine) Sea Dogs, Trenton (N.J.) Thunder, New Britain (Conn.) Rock Cats, Binghamton (N.Y.) Mets and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
UConn is currently 23-27 overall this season and 8-16 in the BIG EAST while Quinnipiac holds an overall record of 11-31 and a 5-15 record in the NEC.
Earlier this week, senior Gordon Stevens (Vista, Calif.) was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll after his stellar play in last week's games against Central Connecticut and Notre Dame. Stevens went 9-for-15 with a .600 batting average, while he recorded four runs, four RBIs and a .933 slugging percentage. He also picked up two doubles and one homerun in the Huskies' 2-2 overall week of play.
The Huskies have this weekend off due to final exams and graduation at the University of Connecticut. They will return to action on Monday to take on the Bobcats in non-league action.
